You don’t need to travel far from Oslo to be immersed in unspoilt nature. And Norway’s good public transport system means that it’s easy to get out of the city on a day trip. Sognsvann / Sean Hayford O’Leary (CC) So whether you fancy wild-swimming in a waterfall, island-hopping in the Oslofjord or exploring a […]
Often called the world’s most beautiful car journey, Norway’s Atlantic Road is the ultimate Scandinavian road trip. The route snakes across rocky islets and soaring bridges – with views of the wild ocean and craggy mountains most of the way. This road over the sea encompasses eight dramatic bridges that link the islands and islets
We might be a bit biased, but we love visiting Iceland in summer. Sure, the country looks particularly picturesque covered in snow – and some of our writers swear by a winter visit – but a summer trip is hard to beat. Pic: Amanda Tomlin © Iceland is one of those places where you can
Scandinavia’s smallest country may not have the towering mountains, dramatic fjords or endless pine forests of its neighbours Norway and Sweden. But Denmark’s pretty coastal towns, sandy beaches and idyllic islands, strung together by giant bridges, have equal appeal. Pic: magnetismus When asked what you know about Denmark, you might struggle to list more than
You may think of Greenland as a vast empty island covered in ice and snow and indented with pretty fjords. And really, this isn’t too far from the truth. But people do actually live there. Where is Greenland? First of all, let’s get our bearings. An autonomous country that is part of the rather fancy-sounding
High up in the Arctic Circle, surrounded by fjords and islands, Tromsø is a top destination for boat trips and tours. And if you like the idea of exploring the stunning sea coast, sailing along fjords edged by steep snow-clad mountains and visiting tiny uninhabited islands fringed with white sand, Tromsø makes a great base.
Whether you’re in a rush and want to see all the top sights in as short a time as possible, or fancy digging deep into Sweden’s history, Stockholm has a bus tour for you. There are plenty of action-packed options too. When you jump off the bus, you can go ice-skating on a frozen lake,
